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Welcome to University City and our bi-monthly email newsletter. Here you will find business and retail updates, University City District program news, upcoming events, and other useful community information. For more details on UCD's work and visitor information, please visit our web site at www.ucityphila.org
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Just Arrived: University City District 2008 Report Card
Celebrating 10 years of service to the neighborhood, University City District’s 2008 Report Card evidences such things as the neighborhood’s 20% decrease in crime, $4.5 billion in commercial and residential development, and the region’s fastest growing arts and cultural landscape. To obtain copies, contact UCD by phone at 215-243-0555 or by email at ucd@ucityphila.org. Check out the front-page article about the University City Report Card in the July 4th edition of the Philadelphia Business Journal!
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UCD Welcomes Lee Senior and Joe McNulty
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new employees to the UCD team: Lee Senior and Joe McNulty. Lee joins us as our Director of Neighborhood Initiatives and Joe as our Main Street / Commercial Corridor Manager.
Before UCD, Lee was Manager of County and Regional Planning for Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Originally from London, England, Lee is an avid soccer fan and also enjoys travel.
Prior to UCD, Joe worked with New Kensington CDC to coordinate a community-driven plan for the Delaware Riverfront in Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond. Outside of work, he enjoys long-distance running and tending to a menagerie of adopted stray animals with his lovely wife, Andrea.
Please welcome them into the fold as UCD gets started on ambitious plans for our Main Street programming, the commercial corridors and all the projects and programs under the direction and management of Neighborhood Initiatives.
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International House Philadelphia Presents:
The Wrecking Ball - Friday, July 18
On Friday, July 18 at 8pm, International House presents a Party to Celebrate Theater Renovations and to Thank All of You Who Have Supported IHouse Over the Years. Say goodbye to Hopkinson Hall at a dance party with music spun by DJ Hi-Res as rare, visually stunning films from the Secret Cinema collection screen in the background. With food, drink and special surprises, including a chance to win free tickets for our Grand Opening Event and other fabulous prizes! Raffle includes IHouse membership for two at the Adventurer level, two tickets to the Tete-a-Tete concert series co-presented by Ars Nova Workshop, additional tickets to Ars Nova shows of your choice, deluxe accommodations for two at the University City Sheraton, gifts from the Institute of Contemporary Art, membership to WXPN and more. Raffle tickets are $10 for one; $35 for five and $50 for eight. And remember, you can purchase a seat in the new theater for $500!
Free Admission. All ages; must be 21 or older to consume alcohol (cash bar).
International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street www.ihousephilly.org
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Shakespeare in Clark Park | As You Like It
Love and passion, escape and melancholy, laughter and song -- you'll find all this and more in the Forest of Arden. Banished by her evil uncle, the plucky Rosalind runs away with her beloved cousin Celia and their crazy clown Touchstone into the magical wilderness, where heart battles head in this wise and witty comedy.
Performances take place at "the bowl" in Clark Part at 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue. Free Admission. July 30-August 3, 2008 at 7:00pm. Directed by Maria Möller. For more information, please visit www.shakespeareinclarkpark.org
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Coming this Month! DISTRITO
Distrito is a 250 seat, high-energy restaurant inspired by the spirited culture and cuisine of Mexico City. The expansive bi-level space will feature a menu of Chef José Garces' fresh interpretations of classic Mexican fare and striking décor. DISTRITO is located at 3945 Chestnut Street (cross street is 40th Street).
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Save the date: Clark Park Farmers' Market
10th Anniversary Festival
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Clark Park Farmers’ Market. The Food Trust is planning to celebrate this event at Clark Park on September 6th, and are planning it as a celebration of the market and a showcase for local culture and arts. The Food Trust is trying to include all of the communities and people that have supported the market for the last ten years, and will be recruiting local musicians and bands, performers, artists, craftsmen and entertainers. They will be asking some local restaurants and chefs to join the festivities with prepared food stands. If you have ideas or suggestions about the event, The Food Trust would love to hear them. And please mark your calendars for Saturday September 6th and help us spread the word to everyone in the neighborhood about the Clark Park 10th Anniversary Festival. For more information please contact Jonathan Glyn at jglyn@TheFoodTrust.org.
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